Release Date: March 27, 2003
Release Number: 1391-203
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New York, NY -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) obligated an additional $87.1 million to the state of New York to help the city of New York continue its long-term recovery from the World Trade Center (WTC) attack. With the new grants announced today, the total funding obligated through FEMA's Public Assistance program is $2.24 billion. The total obligated FEMA dollars to date is $5.85 billion.
"President Bush promised that rebuilding lower Manhattan would be a priority for the federal government," said Michael D. Brown, acting under secretary for the Emergency Preparedness and Response directorate of the Department of Homeland Security. "FEMA will continue to make good on that promise by working closely with the state and the city to fund these important projects."
The grantees in this round of federal funding include:
New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) - $56.80 million
New York City Police Department (NYPD) - $19.17 million
New York City Fire Department (FDNY) - $6.48 million
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) - $2.57 million
New York City Department of Business Services (DBS) - $2.11 million
"These funds are crucial to restoring the economic vitality of New York City," Governor George E. Pataki said. "I would like to thank President Bush and Undersecretary Brown for their continuing support of New York State and New Yorkers."
The grants are funded through the FEMA/State of New York Public Assistance Program. President Bush authorized FEMA to pay for 100 percent of the program costs following his disaster declaration after the Sept. 11 tragedy. Public Assistance reimburses government agencies and certain non-profits providing a government-like service for eligible disaster-related damages and costs not covered by insurance.
Among the categories eligible for reimbursement are the repair or restoration of damaged public facilities, debris removal and emergency protective measures.
Last Modified: Friday, 28-Mar-2003 08:50:03